‘Controversial day’

Asked to respond, the Speaker’s office said: “Wednesday was an unusual and controversial day in how business was handled in the House by the government and some strong and differing views were expressed on all sides on the subject.

“The Speaker treats his colleagues with respect and strives at every turn to facilitate the House of Commons.”

On Wednesday, the Commons Standards Committee voted against an investigation by Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Kathryn Stone into the allegations of bullying made against Mr Bercow.

The Speaker’s former private secretary, Angus Sinclair, has said Mr Bercow shouted and swore at him, and attempted to physically intimidate him.

A spokesman for Mr Bercow has said there is “no substance” to the allegations.